All Obituaries

Marion Lucille Wiseman, 80, of Stuarts Draft, formerly of Buckingham died May 24, 2023.  Lucille was a daughter of the late Willie Louis and Annie Taylor Branch.  She was the widow of the late Donald V. Wiseman.  Lucille retired from the Hershey’s Chocolate of Virginia factory. She is survived by her son, Wayne Wiseman; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Branch and John Branch; three sisters, Nannie Mae Moyer, Kathleen Cash and Becky Gibson,...

William Snead Dandridge, 80, of Dillwyn, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023.  He was born November 16, 1942 in Powhatan County, a son of the late Earl Madison and Dorothy Martin Dandridge.  Snead was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara England Dandridge. Snead retired as a wastewater treatment plant operator at Buckingham Correctional Center. Whatever Snead set his mind to, he mastered.   He lived a simple life, and enjoyed his family and friends. His famous...

Stella “Marie” Wooten Couch went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2023. Her wishes were honored as she passed away at home surrounded by love. Marie was born in Nelson County on March 13, 1949, daughter of the late Herman Wooten and Gracie Branch Wooten. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Paul Couch, whom she had been a dedicated caregiver to for many years. They had a love many of us can only dream of. Marie retired from Uniroyal where she spent...

Norman Dwight Christian, 78, of New Canton passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  Dwight was born May 26, 1944 in Richmond, a son of the late George Norman and Viola Hudgins Christian. Dwight was part owner of G. N. Christian & Son construction for 60 plus years.  He was an avid fox hunter and a longtime member of Hard Luck Hunt Club.  He volunteered with the Arvonia Fire Department for many years and at one time held the position of Chief.  Dwight was a...

Mary Ruth LeSueur Whorley, 88, of Buckingham passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  She was born September 8, 1934 in Dillwyn, a daughter of the late Willie and Mary Nowlin LeSueur.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Lee Whorley.  She retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation after 20 plus years and also worked for a time at Heritage Hall in Dillwyn.  After retiring, Mary Ruth enjoyed gardening, cutting grass and sewing. Mary Ruth is survived...

A precious lady has gone to be with her Saviour. Our hearts are broken, but we are thankful for the many lives she touched. Barbara Fay Lambert White, 68, of Cumberland passed peacefully at her home on May 5, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1954, a daughter of Coy E. Lambert, Jr. and Loretta Long Lambert, both who preceded her in death. She worked for many years in food service, most recently as a Deli/Kitchen Manager at Ukrops/Martins. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Melissa...

Sarah Gormus Davis passed away at her home on  April 30, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1939 to the late Willie Gormus and Laura Wharam Gormus in Dillwyn, the 7th of 8 children. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 59 years, John Marshall Davis. She was active in the Buckingham Christian Fellowship, Buckingham Active Seniors, Scottsville Senior Center and Schuyler Senior Center. She was an active member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church of Arvonia. She is survived by 4...

Jeffrey William Sweeney, age 54, of Buckingham, Virginia, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday March 18, 2023.  Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Jeff was the second of three sons brought into this world by the late Robert Thomas Sweeney and the late Marie Frances Bates Sweeney Heath. Jeff was a fun-loving, good-hearted soul that never met a stranger and always looked for the good in people.  In his youth, Jeff, equipped with the guidance and...

Martha Ellen Holmes, a life-long resident of Buckingham County, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Dillwyn at the age of 97.  Martha was born on June 18, 1925 in the town of Buckingham Court House to Leon and Harriet Jones. Martha was a graduate of Buckingham High School and Longwood College in Farmville.  After graduation Martha married Robert F. Holmes of Chicopee, Massachusetts and raised five sons.  Martha served many years in the Buckingham...